Accra, Ghana – A new report by Greenpeace Africa and Greenpeace Germany has revealed the shocking environmental and public health impacts of the global second-hand clothing trade in Ghana. Titled “Fast Fashion, Slow Poison: The Toxic Textile Crisis in Ghana,”…
Mombasa, Kenya- A shadow falls across the promise of sustainable development as climate change disproportionately impacts women and girls. This stark reality was brought to light during a UNFPA-led training in Kenya. The training brought to light the correlation between…
Nairobi, Kenya– May is a month of celebration in Africa, marking both Africa Day and the return to work of Kenyan doctors after a grueling strike. However, this relief exposes a deeper question: Can Africa truly thrive in the 21st…
A wave of youthful and feminist defiance washed over Kenya’s streets today, as girls and young women, echoed for justice in collective outrage against the chilling spectre of femicide. This time, their voices were not mistaken as whispers of discontent,…
Amidst mounting political unrest in Kenya, the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner on Human Rights has called for a thorough investigation into the deaths and injuries resulting from recent Maandamano protests. Jeremy Laurence, the spokesperson for the human…
NAIROBI, Kenya – As the Maputo Protocol marks its 20th anniversary, African girls and young women are raising their voices, demanding its full implementation across the continent. This landmark document, prohibiting harmful practices and advocating for women’s rights, remains unfulfilled…
Bamako, Mali (March 23, 2023) – African feminists from across West Africa gathered in Bamako, Mali, to confront the ongoing struggle for women’s Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) at the Women’s Forum on the Elimination of Violence Against Women…
